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  • From the Top: Teamwork, Leadership and Stepping Up as Parents

    At press time, we were still working and-in-hand with NASA and our mission partners to conduct yet another successful launch scheduled for early Friday morning from Launch Complex 41 at the Cape.Our wing is part of the team launching the Radiation Belt Storm Probes designed to study the Earth's Van

  • From the Chief's Notebook

    Airmanship is sexy; bring it back! Patrick AFB is graced with many Distinguished Visitor visits and we get such reminders as "don't forget to salute a DV surrey or the placard vehicle," "don't forget to call the room to attention," "hold the door open," etc.Still, with each visit, we forget to

  • From the Top: Leadership 101 - Know Your People

    Last Friday, General Mark A. Welsh III was sworn in as our 20th Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The ceremony took place at Joint Base Andrews, MD, and included the retirement of the outgoing CSAF, General Norton Schwartz, who ended his career after 39 years of honorable service.Key to our new Chief

  • Leading the Next Generation

    Generation Y (also known as the "Net Generation," "Millennials," "Dot-com" Generation), the first native online population, is a very independent and tech savvy age group.This generation includes more than 70 million Americans born in 1977 to 2002. 90 percent of them own a PC, 82 percent own a

  • From the Top: The Keys of Leadership according to "Ike"

    During last week's wing standup meeting, Lt. Col. Calvin Dixon, our wing chaplain, started the meeting the same way he does every week - with a motivational quote or "thought of the day" that gives everyone something to think about.This one, in particular, struck a nerve with me. It was a quote from

  • So Long and Thanks for all the Launches

    As I complete my time here at Patrick and head off to new adventures, I wanted to take a moment to say thanks to "Team Patrick" and the entire Space Coast community for a great tour. I am always amazed at the complexity of what we do here, the breadth and depth of talent we have that makes it all

  • From the Top: School Starts Wednesday; Let's Be Safe Out There

    As many of you are well aware school starts next week and I want all of you to be conscious of that, especially as you drive through any of our three housing areas and school zones before and after school hours.The start of a new school year is always an anxious time of year ... for parents and

  • Revolutionary Capabilities

    I had the opportunity to tour the NAVSTAR Processing Facility with the 14th Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, during her visit last week.As Gen. Helms listened to 1st Lt. Grotelueschen describe the Global Positioning System Block IIF satellite we are preparing for launch, I was taken back

  • Standards and Discipline

    It's been nearly an entire year since I had the opportunity to speak to the base through this revered publication. Last time I spoke about a culture of responsible choices, and how my daughter almost got her finger bit off by a turtle. This round, I'd like to talk about standards and



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  • Tyndall AFB evacuee support

    Airmen and families displaced from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, who evacuated to the surrounding Patrick AFB region can receive help at Patrick AFB. Assistance includes support from all base organizations including administrative, medical, chaplain services, counseling and much more.The Airman

  • 39 45th Space Wing Airmen promote in October

    Congratulations to the following 39 45th Space Wing Airmen who are scheduled to promote to the following ranks in the month of October:AIRMAN 1ST CLASS:Jaylon Bartley, 45th Security Forces SquadronJohn Mabulay, 45th Medical Operations SquadronKeyla Martinez, 45th Security Forces SquadronNisean

  • Transportation Management Office supports nuclear monitoring improvements

    When members of the only agency in the Department of Defense charged with monitoring nuclear treaties discovered shipped equipment was not being accurately accounted for at forward supply points, they took to the drawing board to devise a solution.Airmen from the Air Force Technical Applications

  • 45th Space Wing, local community remember 9/11

    She had just left a staff meeting when she learned about the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States, while stationed at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, the site of the Department of Defense’s largest port mortuary.

  • 41 45th Space Wing Airmen promote in September

    Congratulations to the following 41 45th Space Wing Airmen who are scheduled to promote to the following ranks in the month of September:AIRMAN 1ST CLASS:Jorge Gonzalez, 45th Civil Engineer SquadronJadé Hill, 45th Space Communications Squadron SENIOR AIRMAN:Courtney Beebe, 45th Aerospace Medicine

  • How an LWO and his team guided a Minotaur IV rocket out of the labyrinth

    What does a rocket never before launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, unfavorable weather conditions and a launch pad with a dry spell of over 15 years have in common? A seven-man weather team from the 45th Space Wing, led by Mr. David Craft, launch weather officer and retired airman.The

  • Labor Day gate closure

    As Labor Day approaches, Patrick Air Force Base will change entry gateoperating hours consistent with the direction for previous federal holidays.This change maximizes the number of defenders who can spend time withfamily and friends.Patrick Air Force Base's East Gate will change operating hours

  • Back to school with the Base Education Office

    Back to school season is here and that means a chance to start a path toward a degree or to continue pursuing further educational opportunities by visiting the Patrick Air Force Base Education Office.The Base Education Office is a way to help those looking for resources and guidance on everything

  • Passing the torch, 45th SW change of command

    Brig. Gen. Doug Schiess, former senior military assistant to the Under Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon, took command of the 45th Space Wing from Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 23, 2018, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.As the commander, Schiess commands

  • PDF line held to streamline out-processing for Patrick AFB Airmen

    Over 20 Airmen gathered in the base Passenger Terminal July 17, 2018, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., for a pre-deployment function line to streamline out-processing for Airmen preparing to deploy.    The purpose of the line is to quicken and smooth the deployment process for large groups of

 

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